In the deluge of excellent games released in 2025, we managed to grab hold of a few real gems. However, only one can claim the title of Game of the Year!
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Eberron: Forge of the Artificer (D&D 5e Review)
This is not a brand-new Eberron book. It’s not a whole new thing, as it really builds on and updates the foundation laid by the previous 5e Eberron content.
Lock and Key – For Love and for Murder
Lock and Key’s subtitle – “A Magical Girl Mystery” – already gives you every clue as to whether it’ll be your cup of tea. But it’s more than a genre crossover – it’s an earnest story about having a millenial quarter-life crisis.
Shockwave Triggers – Bullet Hell Shmup Review
While not quite as polished as games from masters, like Cave or Touhou Project, Shockwave Triggers is still a strong entry in the bullet hell shmup subgenre.
Tormented Souls 2 is a Frighteningly Good Sequel
Tormented Souls 2 maintains and expands upon the best aspects of its predecessor, with plenty of scares both visceral and psychological.
GigaSword’s Combat and Technical Issues Hold Back Its Puzzle Platforming (Steam Deck Review)
GigaSword is a Metroidvania with great puzzle platforming and pretty rough… everything else.

